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The Civilian Conservation Corps
Dubbed the "Tree Army", the CCC was intended to give men work in the field of wildlife conservation. Lead by the army, the CCC accomplished reforestation, restocking fish in lakes, and cleaning beaches. Despite these accomplishments, the CCC segregated work for the blacks. This program was ended in 1942 in preparation for the war. -
Tennessee Valley Authority
This act was made to create jobs building or restoring dams in the Tennessee Valley. The dams were used to prevent flooding and provide and sell electricity. This was the first public competition with private power industries. The TVA still runs today with its headquarters in Knoxville, TN. -
The Works Progress Administraton
This was set up to quickly employ over 8 million people. They worked jobs from construction to raking leaves, to painting murals on public buildings. This deal especially looked to help women and young people get back on their feet. The act was suspended in 1943. -
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
One of the first bills passed by senate in the New Deal. This bill helped farmers through government funds. If farmers agreed to only use part of their land for production, they would recieve benefits. This program also taught farmers about soil conservation and crop rotation techniques. This act was rewritten in 1937 after being deemed unconstitutional. -
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
This was created to ensure people that their money was safe in the banks to try and keep them from withdrawing their money. In 1933 the FDIC protected deposits up to $5,000. Today, the FDIC is still in action and will protect deposits up to $250,000. -
The Federeal Housing Administration
Part of the National Housing Act of 1934, the FHA helped to build and repair homes. The FHA improved housing standards and conditions, while stabilizing mortgages. The FHA also regulated interest rates and duration of mortgages. -
Social Security Act
The main purpose of this act was to provide federal pension to those who could not work. The act paid monthly pensions to the unemployed, retired, disabled, and families with dependant children. Although the act has been modified, it is still in place today. -
United States Housing Authority
Part of the Housing Act of 1937, the USHA focused on creating construction jobs and building housing units at a low cost. The houses built at the time were reserved for people of lower incomes who had previously been living in slums. The USHA was terminated in 1947. -
The Fair Labor Standards Acts
This act established an 8 hour workday with a 40 hour workweek. It also set a minimum wage in place, and overtime pay for up to four hours. It limits the hours a child under 16 can work, and limits the type of work minors can do. The act is still in place today with changes to the amount of minimum wage people earn. -
The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The FDC was set up to protect consumers and what they spent their money on. With the FDC Act, factories had to follow three rules: standards of identity, standards of quality, and standards of regulating the amount in a container. The FDC Act is still in place today with new sections added to ensure the safety of consumers.
